Audrey Roy Poirier
About Audrey Roy Poirier
Audrey Roy Poirier is a Senior Fire Engineer at Arup in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in fire safety research and engineering roles across Canada and the United Kingdom.
Company: Arup
Audrey Roy Poirier is currently employed at Arup, a renowned global firm, as a Senior Fire Engineer. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she has been with Arup since 2018, initially starting as a Fire Engineer before moving up to her current role in 2020. Arup is known for its multidisciplinary approach to engineering, and Audrey's role involves leveraging her extensive experience in fire safety to contribute to various engineering projects.
Title: Senior Fire Engineer
Audrey Roy Poirier holds the title of Senior Fire Engineer at Arup. In this capacity, she is responsible for leading fire engineering projects, ensuring safety compliance, and providing expert consultancy. Her role necessitates coordination with various stakeholders, conducting risk assessments, and developing fire safety strategies for both residential and commercial establishments.
Education and Expertise: Engineering Background
Audrey Roy Poirier has a robust educational background in engineering. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering from The University of Edinburgh, completing her studies from 2009 to 2016. Prior to this, she obtained a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Queen's University in 2009 and a Baccalaureate in Applied Science from the University of Ottawa in 2007. Her education provided a solid foundation in civil and fire engineering principles, combining both theoretical and practical aspects.
Background: Diverse Engineering Roles
Over the years, Audrey Roy Poirier has accumulated a diverse range of experiences in the engineering field. She has worked in various capacities such as a Research Officer at the National Research Council Canada, Course Tutor at the University of Edinburgh, and an Engineering Assistant in multiple firms through co-op programs. This varied background has endowed her with a comprehensive understanding of both the technical and practical facets of engineering.
Achievements: Fire Safety Research Contributions
During her tenure at the National Research Council Canada, Audrey Roy Poirier significantly contributed to advancing fire safety research. Her work played a pivotal role in enhancing fire safety standards, ensuring that safety protocols are scientifically sound and practically implementable. These contributions have had a lasting impact on national fire safety standards.